UnS-65 Stormer Tactical Zeoform
The Stormer tactical zeoform is synonymous with the GuardCorps and sees widespread use. Although larger and bulkier than the preceding tactical zeoform model, the UnS-62 Soldat, the Stormer has superior maneuverability and input sensitivity plus a more flexible suite of weaponry.
The bulky, simple-looking armor plates of the GuardCorps Stormer are the product of advanced materials science techniques. Individual plates feature anywhere from dozens to hundreds of layers of absorbent and dispersant materials arranged in scale-like “petals” at an atomic level.
Each armor layer in a plate is engineered to deflagrate violently outwards in locations where its maximum tolerance is achieved, pushing its remaining energized mass against the incoming attack. As a result, Guardcorps zeoforms and troopers can appear heavily holed and scarred after heavy combat, when in fact the real damage accrued, if any, is largely superficial.
A prototype model for the UnS-65 undergoing trials at the Delian Proving grounds. Note the ballistically curved armor plating on the shoulder, thigh and shin areas made possible by enhanced molecular bonding techniques.
Stress test of an early Stormer prototype with notably flatter plate aspects graphically illustrating the thickness of the sternum plate after being struck by an explosive-capped high velocity rail gun round.
Cutaway showing the armor layers of a UnS-65 production Stormer shoulder plate. From the outermost layer inward it is possible to see the arming shell, inner and outer sheathing layers, smart-metal lameller, frangible wafers, inner shell and finally the articulation clamp. The entire shoulder plate can potentially be destroyed without impeding the functional operation of the Zeoform.
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